Epsom, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Epsom, Surrey.
Surrey · England · Town
Planning applications in Epsom are administered by Epsom And Ewell Borough Council. View the full Epsom And Ewell Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Epsom
Epsom, located approximately 14 miles south of central London, is a historic town in the borough of Epsom and Ewell, Surrey. First recorded in the 10th century as Ebesham, Epsom has roots tracing back to the mid-Bronze Age, with modern development emerging around St Martin's Church in the 6th or 7th centuries. The town features a characteristic High Street, highlighted by a prominent clock tower built in 1847-48, making it a focal point for both residents and potential developers exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 31,489 · Area: 18.0 km²
District: Epsom and Ewell
Website: http://www.epsom.townpage.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £585,783 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epsom and Ewell
- Parliamentary constituency: Epsom and Ewell
- LSOA: Epsom and Ewell 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Epsom.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Epsom.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Epsom based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
59 planning applications found near Epsom.
- 26/00721/TPO - Sandown Lodge Avenue Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7QX
T1 = 1x Horse Chestnut (17/T36) to be felled.
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-07-02 - - 7 Marshalls Close Epsom Surrey KT19 8HZ
Permitted Development Prior Notification: Single storey rear extension (4.05m in depth, maximum height of 3.00m and eaves height of 2.70m).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - 26/00754/PDE - 7 Marshalls Close Epsom Surrey KT19 8HZ
Permitted Development Prior Notification: Single storey rear extension (4.05m in depth, maximum height of 3.00m and eaves height of 2.70m).
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-26 - 26/00648/FLH - 3 Lindsay Close Epsom Surrey KT19 8JJ
Demolition of the existing conservatory, construction of a single-storey rear and side extension alongside conversion of the existing garage into a snug with a new tiled mono-pitch roof incorporating
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 3 Lindsay Close Epsom Surrey KT19 8JJ
Demolition of the existing conservatory, construction of a single-storey rear and side extension alongside conversion of the existing garage into a snug with a new tiled mono-pitch roof incorporating
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/00735/FUL - BARCLAYS 82 - 84 High Street Epsom Surrey KT19 8BA
Removal of one outdated ATM and infill the opening externally with Ashlar stone panels, carefully matched to the existing coursing and mortar joints.
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-22 - 26/00639/CLP - University For The Creative Arts 21 Ashley Road Epsom Surrey KT18 5BE
Certificate of Lawfulness: Proposed Use:- Installation of 20 EV charging spaces
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-15 - - Woodcote 9 Jackson Close Epsom Surrey KT18 7RA
Front porch extension, single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Widening of existing vehicular crossover including dropped kerb.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - 26/00632/FLH - Woodcote 9 Jackson Close Epsom Surrey KT18 7RA
Front porch extension, single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Widening of existing vehicular crossover including dropped kerb.
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/00685/COND - Memorial Ground Woodcote Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7QN
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition(s): 7 (Sound Insulation) of planning permission 25/00712/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Memorial Ground Woodcote Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7QN
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition(s): 7 (Sound Insulation) of planning permission 25/00712/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/00572/FUL - Epsom Playhouse Ashley Avenue Epsom Surrey KT18 5AL
Replacement of air handling condensers with six heats pumps and four condenser units housed within acoustic panelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-09 - - Green Gables Ashley Road Epsom Surrey KT18 5BB
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition(s): 5 (Ground Contamination Desk Study), 9 (Landscaping) of planning permission 23/00968/FUL allowed at appeal
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 26/00669/COND - Green Gables Ashley Road Epsom Surrey KT18 5BB
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition(s): 5 (Ground Contamination Desk Study), 9 (Landscaping) of planning permission 23/00968/FUL allowed at appeal
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/00653/TPO - 68 Worple Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7AG
T4 - Corsican Pine (15/T121) - Rebalance tree by reducing lower limbs only which are overhanging the drive/cars (causing damage), footpath and road. Remove any dead wood. See photographs T4-1, T4-2, T
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-03 - - Pavement Outside 64 High Street Epsom KT19 8AT
Display of 1No. internally illuminated digital LCD advertisement portrait screen integrated into a multifunction communication hub
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/00367/FUL - Pavement Outside 64 High Street Epsom KT19 8AT
Installation of 1No. internally illuminated multifunction communication hub including a defibrillator, digital LCD advertisement display and interactive touch screen
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/00638/NMA - 28 Adelphi Road Epsom Surrey KT17 1JB
Non-Material Amendments to planning permission 25/00763/FLH to reword Condition 4 (Ground Contamination and Ground Gas)
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/00640/NMA - Parkside House Ashley Road Epsom Surrey KT18 5BS
Non-Material Amendments to planning permission 23/00532/FUL to vary Condition 6 to install 20 EV charging spaces instead of 40 EV charging spaces
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/00429/FLH - Martlesham Avenue Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7RD
Part single storey rear extension and two storey side and rear wrap-around extension. Addition of a first floor bay window to the front facade
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-05-20
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A brief summary of Epsom in Surrey
Epsom, located approximately 14 miles south of central London, is a historic town in the borough of Epsom and Ewell, Surrey. First recorded in the 10th century as Ebesham, Epsom has roots tracing back to the mid-Bronze Age, with modern development emerging around St Martin's Church in the 6th or 7th centuries. The town features a characteristic High Street, highlighted by a prominent clock tower built in 1847-48, making it a focal point for both residents and potential developers exploring planning applications in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 31,489. It sits within the Epsom and Ewell district.
Epsom covers an area of approximately 18.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Epsom show an average sale price of £585,783, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Epsom a particularly low-crime area.
Epsom has 14 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woodcote, Ewell Village, Church Street, Epsom, Providence Place, Worple Road, Lintons Lane, Horton (Epsom), Downs Road Estate, Adelphi Road, Chalk Lane, Burgh Heath Road, Epsom Town Centre, Stamford Green, Pikes Hill. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Epsom includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stones Road Pond SSSI, Epsom and Ashtead Commons SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Epsom planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.epsom.townpage.co.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Epsom
In the last 24 months, 186 planning applications were submitted near Epsom. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Epsom maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Epsom were full planning applications (38), tree works (34), discharge of conditions (25). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 129 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 75 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 99 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Woodcote planning applications
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- Ewell planning applications
- Ashtead planning applications
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- Nork planning applications
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